dubious
/ˈdju:bɪəs; ?@ ˈdu:-; `dubɪəs/ adj
1 [esp pred 尤作表语]
~ (about sth/doing sth) not certain and slightly suspicious about sth; doubtful 半信半疑; 可疑
I remain dubious about her motives. 我对她的动机仍存疑念.
2 (derog 贬) possibly or probably dishonest, disreputable or risky 不大可靠的; 名声不大好的; 冒风险的
a rather dubious character 名声不太好的人
a dubious business venture 冒险的商业投机
His background is a trifle dubious, to say the least. 起码可以说, 他的背景不大可靠.
3 uncertain in result; in doubt 结果未定的; 不能确定的
The results of this policy will remain dubious for some time. 这项政策的效果短期内难以确定.
4 (esp ironic 尤作反语) of which the value is doubtful; questionable 价值可疑的; 有问题的; 有争议的
a dubious compliment, ie a disguised insult 明褒实贬的恭维
She had the dubious honour of being the last woman to be hanged in England. 她是英国最後一个受绞刑的女子, 这也算是有此殊荣吧. > dubiously adv. dubiousness n [U].